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Crankshaft Main Bearing










Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
Replace bolts
First pass 40 Nm
Final pass Tighten 90° (1/4) additional turn

Crankshaft
Axial play
New 0.07 to 0.21 mmm
Wear limit 0.30 mm
Radial clearance
New 0.023 to 0.043 mm
Wear limit 0.07 mm

Identification of Top Crankshaft Bearing Shells





From the factory, the upper bearing shells are allocated to the cylinder block with the correct thickness. Colored spots serve to identify the bearing thicknesses.

The letters marked on the lower sealing surface of the cylinder block identify which bearing thickness must be installed in which location.

G Yellow
B Blue
W White

- Arrow - points in direction of travel.

If colored marks can no longer be seen, use the blue bearing shell.

The lower crankshaft bearing shells are always shipped as replacement part with a "yellow" colored mark.

Crankshaft Dimensions
(Dimensions in millimeters (mm))